Mary the Brave: Neither Meek nor Superhuman
One Sunday, about a year ago, I was visiting a new church. It was December, and the pastor was preaching about Mary. I was surprised
December 16, 2019
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Mary for Teen Moms: Chosen by God
They were all staring at us, with our babies on our hips.” Lisa (name has been changed) came home to tell me about their outing
December 16, 2019
Saying Yes to God’s Disruptions
Disruptions are inevitable in this life. We face circumstances and events in our day-to-day lives that feel like giant mountains, road blocks, and dead ends.
December 16, 2019
The Mother of God and the Female Body
For most of my childhood, I was given the esteemed role of playing Mary in the annual Christmas pageant at my church. I got to
December 16, 2019
My Soul Rejoices: Empowerment, Prophecy, and Luke’s Gospel
The story of Jesus’ birth might be the most misquoted and misunderstood story in the gospels. Luke’s gospel account of both the annunciation and the
December 16, 2019
A Psalm for Mary
Favored is she who relies on God. She trusts without full understanding. She expects His will to
December 16, 2019
The Marys of the Bible and the #MeToo Movement
Two years ago I took a sabbatical to write a book entitled The Marys of the Bible: The Original #MeToo Movement. It was a book
December 16, 2019
A Chance to Learn from Mary
Growing up in a run-of-the-mill Southern Baptist church, I never spent a lot of time thinking about Mary. I had a vague sense that some
December 16, 2019
The Subtle Hazing of Women in Ministry
Editor’s Note: This is one of the 2019 Top 15 CBE Writing Contest winners. It was my first year of seminary. I looked over the
December 4, 2019
Better Together: An Interview with Kristen Padilla and Tara Beth Leach
Editor’s Note: The following is an interview CBE International conducted with Kristen Padilla and Tara Beth Leach. Kristen and Tara were two of the organizers
December 3, 2019